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Thrustmaster announces the T-Freestyle NW
A new skateboarding and snowboarding Nintendo Wii controller 5 November 2009 18:46 GMT
In the States Thrustmaster has unveiled the T-Freestyle NW, describing it as the ultimate controller for snowboarding and skateboarding Wii dudes.

"Experience the extreme action of boarding this winter from the comfort of your living room", says Thrustmaster...
Nintendo Wii "Baby and Me" game comes complete with doll-mote
"Bring your baby to life with your Wii remote" 2 November 2009 17:29 GMT
The Wiimote has been strapped to some unusual items in the name of wacky gameplay but this latest concept takes the Wii weirdness to a new level.

The new "Baby and Me" game comes complete with a doll that - once hooked up with the Wiimote - becomes an interactive...
Wii gets custom-made Heckler and Koch MP5 controller
Full-scale sub-machine gun for family fun 15 October 2009 17:26 GMT
The amount of bonkers Nintendo Wii accessories cropping up never ceases to amaze, but during a visit to a trade show in Hong Kong, we spotted something that takes things to a whole other level.

Although we've seen gun-motes for the Wii before, a Chinese company...
Wii bowling ball to launch
An accident waiting to happen 19 June 2009 13:46 GMT
We're not sure when this will be available, or indeed how much it will cost, but thought you might enjoy a preview of this Wii bowling ball, presumably heading to a Ninty console near you soon.

Made by CTA Digital who beg "never, ever release the ball!" among...
Blaze offers foam Wii accessories
"Soft and safe" 29 April 2009 10:39 GMT
Blaze has announced the launch of a new "soft and safe" sports pack for the Nintendo Wii, aimed at those who've suffered, or want to avoid, "Wiidamage" to themselves, their loved ones, or their home.

Each pack contains a soft foam golf club, a tennis racquet,...
Wii MotionPlus add-on to launch 12 June
While Wii Sports sequel due 24 July 14 April 2009 13:47 GMT
Nintendo has announced that the Wii MotionPlus accessory will hit shop shelves in the UK and Europe on 12 June, a few days after the States sees it released on the 8th.

The title to showcase the Wiimote add-ons, Wii Sports Resort, the beach-themed sequel to...
Riiflex dumbbells announced for Wii
Add resistance to your Wii workout 9 April 2009 11:34 GMT
Power Play has announced the launch of a new fitness accessory designed for use with the Wii and Wii Fit - a rather novel idea that sees the Wiimote and Nunchuk converted into dumbbells.

Called "Riiflex", the patent-pending peripherals claim to give users the...
VIDEO: Nerf Wii Blaster
A hands up hands-on at the Toys Fair 5 February 2009 9:27 GMT
Hasbro is to launch a Nerf gun that fits your Wiimote for some Blaster/Nerfing action later in the year. Stuart Miles gets an itchy trigger finger at the Toy Fair having a go...
"Wii knee" epidemic warning for Christmas
Rise in injuries predicted 22 December 2008 9:49 GMT
Playing Wii this Christmas could be bad for your health, according to doctors who are predicting a rise in Wii injuries over the Christmas period.

Tennis and golf have been named as the most likely games to give you a painful sprain, or even a fracture.
Wii gets Sqweeze for building up those arm muscles
(Though looks a bit like an instrument of torture) 19 August 2008 17:18 GMT
One, two, three sqweeze...

Yes this is the latest Wii peripheral from InterAction Laboratories.

CEO Greg Merril explained to journso while demonstrating the device, that you simply plug the Wiimote into the peripheral and either squeeze or pull,...
PS3 to get break-apart Wiimote controller
Motion-sensing games incoming? 16 June 2008 10:41 GMT
Sony is working on a new Wii-like controller for the PlayStation 3, a gaming site has claimed quoting anonymous industry "sources".

The new controller will have the ability to "break apart" into two separate units, each of which will contain an accelerometer...
Asus shows Eee Stick Wiimote-like gaming controllers
Motion-sensing nunchuks for little laptop 30 May 2008 11:35 GMT
Asus has shown an intriguing new Eee accessory off at the Computex event - the Eee Stick.

A pair of motion-sensing game controllers that looks very similar to Wii Nunchuks, rumours have it that one of the devices can also be used as a 3D mouse.
Apple patents Wiimote-like controller for Apple TV
3D remote system 8 May 2008 17:47 GMT
A new patent filing from Apple reveals the comapny is researching a 3D remote control system for the Apple TV that would mimic the functionality of the Nintendo Wii controller and also deliver some features similar to its multi-touch technology, reports AppleInsider.
Sterling silver Wiimote cufflinks available
Sleeve-fastenings for the Wii fan 22 April 2008 10:09 GMT
Quite simply the only way a dedicated Wii fan should keep their cuffs together, these sterling silver Wiimote cufflinks cost $150 and are available now.
WiiMan Superhero costume works as Wiimote
Well, that's our next fancy dress outfit sorted... 17 April 2008 14:00 GMT
All hail the WiiMan Superhero! This suit, which there are instructions on how to create it online, works as a fully functional Wiimote, complete with built-in Bluetooth, accelerometers, and an IR cam. Praise be to the inventors.
Xbox 360 to get a Wiimote controller
"Halo, Gears and Forza in waggle form" 8 April 2008 8:13 GMT
Microsoft has been developing a Wiimote-esque controller since last summer, and it's due on the market later this year, a "source" has told MTV news.

The 360 Wiimote is shaped very much like the Nintendo Wii's Wiimote and has a speaker, microphone, four LED...
Zappies launches wireless controller kit for Nintendo Wii
Lose the wire between the Wiimote and the Nunchuk 3 April 2008 9:51 GMT
Zappies is releasing exclusively in the UK for Nintendo Wii gamers, the ultimate wireless gaming weapon - the "Nunchuk Wireless Kit" - which allows you to play your favourite games without being limited or restricted by the Wiimote to Nunchuk cable.

Promising...
Thrustmaster launches T-Go Wii steering wheel
And two Wiimote charging solutions 20 March 2008 17:32 GMT
As Wii fans will be aware, the most famous of mustachioed plumbers will be driving by your neighbourhood soon and Thrustmaster wants to let you take control of the wheel with the new T-Go Kart NW.

Inspired by racing karts, the company says this is the first...
Wiimote gets USB drive tribute
"Wedisk" 22 February 2008 17:18 GMT
We're not sure what Nintendo would have to say about the Wedisk...

Available in sizes from 1GB up, for around $25, press the A key and the USB connector will eject from the housing revealing this mini Wiimote's true purpose.
Nintendo goes Wiimote patent crazy
Gallery of weird and wonderful Wii ideas 7 February 2008 9:09 GMT
Looks like Nintendo is covering pretty much all the bases as far as Wiimote add-ons go.

Recently unveiled is a series of patents encompassing some pretty strange objects that could be given the Wii treatment.

A skateboard, helmet, golf club, baseball...
Wee Wiimote keyring available
Tiny 'troller as keychain 30 January 2008 14:17 GMT
Show your love of all things Wii by sporting this $8 keyring.

It won't do anything, but it's 3-inches long! And it looks just like a Wiimote!

You know you want one...
CES 2008: Wii Cooking Kit on display
Frying pan, spatula, tongs and knife 10 January 2008 0:08 GMT
Wiimote accessories just got even more weird and wacky at this year's CES Show with the "Cooking Kit"...

An essential for every Wii owner's arsenal of peripherals, surely?
8-in-1 Wii weapon kit launches
Well weapon 2 January 2008 9:17 GMT
If you haven't yet managed any serious bodily harm to friends/family/pets since owning the Wii, then this should help you maintain those Wiidamage statistics.

The 8-in-1 Dragon Electronics kit offers an axe, a pistol, a scimitar, a sword, two daggers, and a...
Man builds giant Wiimote cupboard
Woodworked Wii 28 November 2007 12:59 GMT
Some crazed Nintendo fan has lovingly crafted a giant Wiimote in the form of a cupboard. We assume it would look quite nifty next to those Tetris bookshelves already available...
Wii Light Sword on pre-order
But real Jedis probably already knew that... 21 November 2007 17:17 GMT
You just know you're gonna feel The Force with this Wiimote attachment and its 22 ultra brights LEDs...

£14.99 from Play.com. Supply-your-own swooshing/low hum sound effects...